When your vacation rental feels more like a prison.

I stayed in a short-term rental who used technology as a virtual warden, scaring guests into good behavior.

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  • “We have a zero-tolerance policy for parties or gatherings.”
  • “The guest amount on your reservation must match the number of guests that will be inside the suite at any given time.”

We use a noise sensor to detect the noise level inside the suite, a people counter which counts the number of people nearby, in addition to numerous neighbors who are understandably more sensitive during this time.

NoiseAware’s Description of Noise Level Thresholds

“We do utilize our local law enforcement if you cannot abide by these rules and you will be asked to vacate at your own expense.”

Computer model of a panopticon, via ValdostaToday.com

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Leading at the Intersection of Business, Technology and Humanity | Conference Speaker | Board Member | Sales Transformations | C-Level Exec | jdmillerphd.com